Joachim Ladwig Email & Phone Number

Monroe County, In

Bedford, In

Mountain Village, Ak

Beginning my fifth year in the Alaskan bush I am still awestruck at the majesty and mystery of sub-Arctic Alaska. Amazing experiences. I am energetically continuing my work with our delightful (they are delightful), Indigenous secondary school students in all facets of the sciences, computer applications, and journalism as they prepare themselves for higher education and lives beyond the village, or lives of purpose here in the village should they so choose. Networked to produce the “Village Science” curriculum for Fall 2017 I piloted a place-based physical science program showcasing the scientifically grounded wisdom of our Native Yup'ik elders in the pursuit of the traditional subsistence lifestyle. Village Science incorporates elder [Socratic] discourse and hands-on subsistence-centered construction activities with modern scientific theory and practice to link the old ways with the new. The resultant course of study supports a stronger, more value-added science perspective for remote-rural Native students in our 49th state. I am excited to have been asked to lead the way with this program. I am engaged in on-going graduate-level teacher action research working toward completion of a master’s degree in linguistics (MAY19). I am laboring with a cohort of Y-K Delta teachers investigating Literacy for Emerging Bilingual [Yup'ik] learners. My investigative focus is on the intentional, combined use of Indigenous dialect(s) and the technical academic language of science to make meaning through the use of dialogue to produce co-constructed technical summaries in the secondary school environment. The experience of getting to know the people of our village and of the Y-K Delta is invigorating and fulfilling. I am continually excited to join in with my students and elders to practice the cultural ways, and to share more of the science as I go.

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Uae

Facilitation of Pre-AP Biology and Physics topics to Emirati students in the UAE focusing on fundamental concept mastery and necessary exploratory skills for future college-level course work. I also taught a medley of interconnected science topics with a few sections of MYP-7 & 8 boys. The focus is on getting out, getting into it, and getting hands-on science experience. I have the distinct pleasure of facilitating the completely student-led ENS Al Ain Eco-Club in their completion of Environmental Agency of Abu Dhabi's Sustainable School Initiative, Green Audit tasks and activity presentations.

Iupui

Member at Large. Through GENI I've facilitated statewide K-12 geography outreach at the request of Indiana schools. My niche within the GENI organization has been global awareness by way of GIS/GPS education. More specifically, specializing in getting students and teachers out of the classroom and inquisitively into the world around them. Working with the people who make up the GENI BoD, meeting the teachers attending GENI events, and representing GENI at other conferences (HASTI, IGIC, NCGE, etc.) are all excellent educator outreach experiences. The pinnacle experience however is engaging K-12 students with a No Teacher Left Inside gameplan. Teaching a new navigational skill or nurturing an awareness of “a sense of place” on the planet or in the universe at large are incredible opportunities that make a difference to an individual, and drifting lives can be given direction. I enjoy each outreach opportunity immensely. The subtle a-ha! moments when latitude and longitude actually BECOME a place, when a star IS LOCATED by its “celestial address,” or when a person suddenly knows THEY CAN FIND THEIR WAY out of the woods brings a sparkle of self confidence that says “I CAN!” Those are the things that keep me coming back…

Manama, Bahrain

I am facilitating the two year IB Biology course with international students. In addition I'm assisting Freshmen and Seniors to attainment of their American diploma in biology and environmental studies. I facilitate student-led learning outside of school hours via our... >BioForum. An avenue for biology students looking for more hands-on, minds-on opportunities than classroom curricula allow. >Geography Club. HS students become the search engine as we discover more about the Kingdom via GeoCaching and hands-on geographic experiences.

Manama, Bahrain

Provided leadership and training to the tenor section of the Manama Singers during the year's heavy practice and concert schedule while led by the infamous Scotsman, George Lindsay, Chairman.

As the lead 7th-12th grade science educator for LCA I found myself in a dream position, sharing ALL of the sciences with ALL of the students, daily! I reinforced the subtle connections and intertwining of one field with another, by example. An opportunity few science teachers have the pleasure to enjoy. Watching the true scientists among the classes shift from being “answer getters” to being “meaning makers” over the years was invigorating. During my tenure a few dedicated kids led the way and we launched the Aerospace Club with our sights on NASA’s TARC competition. We developed a vibrant Science Fair program which drew voluntary participation of 70% of the upper school students. We advanced 62 students to the regional SEF, 14 to the State, and advanced five as Finalists to the Intel ISEF. To see each of these students work-up their projects, take some process coaching, and produce unique, personalized scientific experiences each season was simply amazing. As LCA adopted the Professional Learning Community model I brainstormed with a dedicated team of K-12 math and science professionals. We asked the hard questions, focused on the big ideas, set SMART goals, aligned courses, tailored curricula, evaluated assessment processes and grading practices. Together we optimized student learning interventions with the intent of maximizing student success through quantifiable, authentic learning.

Conducted all benefit, payroll & employee lifecycle duties in support of 60 employees. Facilitated Teamster relations for RBS. The job was a full-time experience with many opportunities for collateral expansion during my tenure. My most fulfilling assignments came through the sharing of information gleaned from OSHA-based Industrial Safety assessment courses. This education contributed to a reduction of OTJ injuries and improved lumber yard conditions/ practices which further minimized industrial liability exposure. During my tenure lumberyard injuries reduced by 5%. It was great to conduct some employee education while enforcing compliance with OSHA standards. Working this job was an adventure almost every day. The opportunity to reach out to persons both in terms of personal employee benefit and professional job safety needs made for a great mix of duties.

-Chief Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems Operator (AAW) -Commanding Officer's Senior Adviser -Squadron Operations Chief -Tactical Training Team Chief and Instructor -Aircrew School Curriculum Developer and Instructor -In-Flight Safety & Procedures Evaluator -Fleet Liaison for Worldwide Remote Sensors Stockpile & Operational InventoriesOver the years I instructed Admirals and Airmen on issues from undersea physics to Cold War strategy and tactics, from tedious operational procedures to "water-landing survival." As an integral member of specific assessment teams I advised senior staff on tactics and procedures, conducted prototype equipment testing and assessed the readiness of tactical squadrons prior to their deployment abroad. As Squadron Operations Chief and CO's Senior Adviser I was jointly responsible for thousands of properly executed missions and aircrew safety at the highest level over six years of overseas duty. Accumulating 5000 mission hours and literally circling the globe twice, I visited at least 26 countries & nations. Along the way I've learned to speak small amounts of many languages poorly (~;]... To me Anchors Aweigh is more than just a song and The Star Spangled Banner is more than the start of a ball game... they are a part of me. My hat is off to my peers and the countless others who have have served our great nation in battle.

Master'S Degree, Applied Linguistics: Co-Constructive Dialogue And The Acquisition Of Technical, Academic Language

Activities and Societies: Literacy for Emerging Bilingual (LEB) learners, merit-based, teacher action research program.I have completed my.

Bs, Earth-Space Sciences For Secondary Ed.

Activities and Societies: Judson Meade Geological Field Station, Phi Delta Kappa honor society, A Community of Teachers (CoT), IU SoEd.